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Tips for Keeping Your Feet Dancing Through the Holidays

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Athletico

The Nutcracker is the most iconic holiday ballet performed by ballet schools and professional companies around the world. For optimal performance, it is crucial that dancers are proactive in preventing injuries from occurring and correctly manage injuries when they do occur. Foot and ankle injuries represent 34-62 percent of all injuries reported by dancers.5 Female ballet dancers are especially vulnerable to these injuries because of the increased demand put on the foot and ankle when dancing en pointe. (more…)

US Soccer: U-17 MNT Takes a Trip to Jamaica

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Athletico

Athletico Athletic Trainer Barrett Jones traveled to Jamaica with the U-17 Men’s National Team (MNT) in the first week of November for a pair of Friendlies – one against host Jamaica and another against Arnett Gardens. (more…)

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Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report: Week 14 2016

Posted on December 8, 2016 by Athletico

As we enter week 14 of the NFL season, many Fantasy Football leagues are in the midst of the playoffs. To help Fantasy Football players advance their team to the next round, Athletico’s Athletic Trainer Jacob Dailey is shedding light on some of the most notable player injuries impacting teams around the NFL. These insights are put together to create the Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report, which aims to help Fantasy players decide who to sit and who to start. (more…)

Stretch of the Week: Child’s Pose with Pilate Ball

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Athletico

Remember when having a Pilates ball was all the rage? For many, this piece of exercise equipment ended up being left lying around the house unused. For the month of December, however, the Weekly Stretch will be putting your Pilates ball back to work! Don't have one? You can easily purchase one at any of our Athletico clinics! (more…)

Why Your Posture May Be Causing Low Back Pain

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Athletico

Have you ever had low back pain while sitting slumped over in your office chair or on your couch while watching TV? Have you ever had low back pain after a day of cleaning your house or garage? If you answered yes to one of these questions, you may be interested to know that your posture can affect the amount of stress that goes through your low back during daily activities. (more…)

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Total Compensation: Thinking Beyond Salary

Posted on December 5, 2016 by Athletico

Many people focus on the number that will appear on their paycheck when entertaining job offers. However, it is important to keep in mind that employers can add a lot of value in areas outside of wages. (more…)

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Athletico Honored as Top Workplace

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Athletico

For the third time in a five year period, Athletico has been honored as one of Chicago Tribune’s Top Workplaces. This achievement wouldn’t be possible without the hard work of Athletico’s talented employees and leaders. The list for Chicago’s Top Workplaces is determined exclusively on employee feedback gleaned from leading research firm Workplace Dynamics. Key qualities like company leadership, communication, career opportunities, working environment, managerial skills, pay and benefits are taken into consideration for the companies that are recognized for this achievement. (more…)

Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report: Week 13 2016

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Athletico

The playoffs are finally here for many Fantasy Football leagues, which means that starting lineups must be flawless this week in order to advance to the next round. To help Fantasy Football owners decide who to sit and who to start, Athletico’s Athletic Trainer Jacob Dailey is offering insights into the player injuries that are impacting teams around the NFL. These insights are put together to form the Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report. (more…)